Anne Robinson Quotes

Sad old blokes, I'm told, now dream of me with a whip in hand.

My accountant regularly asks to take me to lunch. I always say I can't afford it.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, whos the dumbest of you all?

I am dating, but it is hard to find someone quick enough and funny enough. I am quite demanding.

Every mother and daughter should make time for a trip together. It's good for the soul.

I was thrilled when a designer shop assistant said I was a size smaller than Madonna!

I'm not going to marry a third time. It is just not necessary.

I've had a lot of dates, but I don't think there's been anyone that special or important.

I eventually got a job with a television company, started to see how exciting journalism could be as a career, and decided that was what I wanted to do.

I like to look put together without trying too hard. I don't want to look as if God's made another rainbow - I prefer muted, autumnal colours, like most fading redheads.

In an ideal world, I'd be able to do my shows in my pajamas. Luckily I've got one of the best stylists in the business, Rebecca Allen - she knows what looks good on camera and gives it a sexy kick.

My favourite designers are Alexander McQueen, YSL, Eskandar, Donna Karan and Lanvin.

I've always taken risks and bought property well. As journalism wasn't particularly well paid, buying homes and selling them for profit improved my income.

I never wanted to run a production company. I didn't want to convert my life into running a business.... so I always resisted it and kept things simple.

I don't like the anonymity of the banking process - people now don't have a bank manager they ever meet.

I'd make banks more accountable. I think they should separate totally the personal banking arm with whatever else they are playing around with.

Property is my major investment. My accountant has put money into various long-term savings arrangements. To be honest, I am a bit vague about all that stuff.

The Welsh... I mean, what are they for?

I do have a rule that very few meetings are worth more than ten minutes.

Growing up in a business-orientated family meant that I naturally learnt the tricks of the trade.

I do think your attitude towards money is an inherent part of your character.

Teachers are the worst. Just shameless about kicking off their rivals.

In 2001 Steve Staunton became the record cap holder for which country? Brazil.

I adore clothes - they're my weakest link! My mother was the same, and she taught me always to look polished.

I saw George Bush at a benefit concert actually waving at Stevie Wonder. Someone had to tell him, 'He can't see you.'

Balance sheets bore me. I suspect if figures had excited me I would have gone into the city and now be a lot wealthier.

I come from a family of traders; my grandmother and my mother were very good at making money.

My best business decision is always to have been unembarrassed about negotiating a decent deal. Not being coy or shy about money is second nature to me.

We mothers of grown-up daughters tend to view them with a mixture of love, exasperation, irritation and awe.

Being rich and miserable has got to be better than poor and unhappy.

I don't despise, because no-one should live rent-free inside your head.